The WORD today (see http://usccb.org/bible/readings/061013.cfm) reminds me that there is more to life than here and now.
The gospel reminds us of the Beatitudes or what others call the “Be-Attitudes.” It reminds me that as we live this life on earth, everything will not be easy. We will experience challenges and persecutions, we will be frustrated with what is happening around us. However, Christ exhorts us to be faithful and to continue trusting in Him despite everything that is happening to us and around us.
What is happening on our lives here on earth is not the end. This is not everything. God reminds us that there is a greater life after our life here on earth. All his promises in the beatitudes does not necessarily mean comfort will come in this life. Actually, if we examine the promises, all of those will come in the next life. However, we need to be faithful and remain living in God’s light as we live on earth to realize and experience those promises.
Father God,
Thank you for today. thank you for another week to love and serve you. Lord, I thank you that as we start another week, you remind us of your love and promises. Thank you for taking care of us and knowing and providing what we need to get by. Lord, I pray that we be faithful to you, that we be firm in faith and focus on you as we live this life on earth, having faith that we will claim and receive your promises as we do so. Amen.
Blessed week!
In Christ,
-g-
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